Erie County and Lackawanna City property record for 78 Balen Dr, Buffalo, NY 14218
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,717 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140900 151.08-6-25 |
| Primary APN | 140900 151.08-6-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,120 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 748 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6719 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 BALEN DR |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14218-3606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | SUB LOT 3O H1O 56 X 145 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LACKAWANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 12502 |
78 Balen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2003.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 BALEN DR, BUFFALO, NY 14218-3606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000989 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Balen Dr was $2,717 with exemptions applied.
Source: Erie County and Lackawanna City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Lackawanna City |
| Unified School District | Lackawanna City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,717.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $128,000 Land $13,000 Building $115,000 | $200,000 Land $20,312 Building $179,688 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $128,000 (-) Land $13,000 Building $115,000 | $162,000 (+13.92%) Land $16,453 Building $145,547 |
| 2022 | $128,000 Land $13,000 Building $115,000 | $142,200 Land $14,442 Building $127,758 | |
| 2021 | $958.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Balen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 78 Balen Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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